Canucks recall Chris Tanev from Chicago

Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that defenceman Chris Tanev has been recalled from the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.

Tanev, 22, has played four games with the Canucks this season, recording an even plus/minus rating and averaging 13:37 minutes per game.

In 34 games with the Wolves this season, Tanev has recorded 14 points (0-14-14) and a +12 rating. The Toronto, Ontario, native has appeared in 33 career NHL games and five NHL playoff games with the Vancouver Canucks. In 2010.11, he collected his first NHL point and registered 32 blocked shots.

The 6’0", 185-pound defenceman was first signed by Vancouver on May 31, 2010.